San Mateo Therapists specializing in Depression

Eunice Song

To the outside world, you are successful. But, inside, you feel overwhelmed, anxious, and spent. You give of yourself to others until you have nothing left and feel guilty for getting irritated with the people you love. As you tell yourself to “keep it together”, and others tell you to “go take a break”, it’s hard to do either of those things. If you take that break, will it be ok? What will you do? Will you still be valuable?

Akiko Terao

I work most effectively with people willing to explore their experiences at a deep level. Many of my clients are ones juggling multiple responsibilities, appear to be "just fine" from the outside, but are struggling inside. I specialize in anxiety, eating disorders, and family dynamics. I have expertise in a variety of issues stemming from difficult experiences in early childhood. I also work with inter-racial, inter-cultural households experiencing challenges in communication.

Lori R. Levitt, MFT #43329

It takes courage to ask for help and I’m honored to provide support, differing perspectives and solutions to reduce suffering in individuals and in their relationships. Most of my practice are teens, young adults and parents. I see a few families and couples. I’m offering in-office sessions (masks are required by law) as well as telehealth.

Sage DeRosier

You are: adult, teen, or child, coupled, or in a different kind of partnership or a family. You identify as a gender expansive/creative (transgender, fluid, questioning...) person (esp. a child and their family). You want to effectively navigate your personal reality within challenging social constraints such as fear, ignorance, polarization and limited binaries. You feel stuck, alone, afraid, angry, or confused enough that it’s getting in your way. You want to feel better and truly thrive.

Maureen "Eula Lys" Backman

You may be wondering whether therapy is for you. Can you bring your full self into session? Will all of your parts be respected and welcome? My practice welcomes you, and I look forward to co-creating a space that fits your unique being. I believe therapy should be accessible to all minds and bodies and affirm neurodiversity, sexual and gender diversity in my work. I welcome your access needs and will work with you to create a space that fits your being.

Sunny Choi

I care about your well-being because your happiness and mental health is my passion. I can help you understand and change the negative patterns that contribute to your emotional distress. I’ll teach you innovative techniques to enhance your mood, improve your relationships, and live a happier, more meaningful life. As a former corporate high-tech employee, an immigrant, and an LGBTQ person of color, I can relate to many of your struggles.

Nina Bratcher

Are you in the midst of uncertainty and finding yourself feeling on edge, anxious and overwhelmed? Are you in a transitional phase of life and feeling disconnected from yourself or others? Do you feel haunted by ruminating thoughts that you just can't seem to set aside? Rest assured, you are not alone. There are underlying reasons for your experience. Together we can explore what is happening for you and identify tools for navigating life with more ease.

Miriam Lima

Have you been experiencing symptoms from trauma, and other distressing life experiences, such as PTSD, anxiety, depression, and panic disorders? There is HOPE for you! Besides talk therapy, I provide EMDR, an evidence based treatment that enables clients to heal from the symptoms and emotional distress associated with traumatic memories. I also help clients to cope with life transitions, interpersonal relationship difficulties, grief, self-esteem, depression, and anxiety, amongst others.

Andrea Dimas

No matter what your history and background are, I am committed to supporting, nurturing, and challenging you. I will meet you wherever you are and walk along side you to increase self-awareness and compassion, problem-solving and communication skills, and trust and harmony with others. I love working with individuals and families, starting in adolescence through any stage of adulthood.

Rebekah Kao

Are you struggling in a relationship? I specialize in helping individuals and couples who are not ready to give up on their relationship to find joy, trust and connection again using an integrated approach grounded in Emotionally Focus Therapy and Gottman Method. I help couples to understand and change their negative patterns, reduce conflict, gain insight, repair emotional injuries and learn healthy communication skills, so that they can feel safe and have a more fulfilling relationship.

Priscilla Cheng

Priscilla specializes in the intersection of queer and faith identities, as people don't fit into neat, rigid boxes of gender identity, sexual orientation, and faith. Priscilla also works with religious trauma, navigating Asian American identity, re-authoring historical value and familial beliefs, and recovery.

Ryan Perisho

I will work to help you resolve challenges within relationships by developing tools to support you in self-empowerment, boundary setting, grief/loss, and developing healthier communication. I am particularly passionate in working with those that are struggling with issues related to infertility, women’s mental health, and motherhood. I will partner with you in identifying your inner wisdom and core strengths to help you make deeper connections with yourself and others.

Jeanne Sutton

You might be struggling with feeling like there is too much to do, that you're not okay, or not capable enough to make the changes you desire. Are you struggling to figure out how to get going and how to take better care of yourself? It's so painful to struggle with strong emotions, feelings of anxiety, of not being good enough, and being stuck in unhelpful behavior patterns and unfulfilling relationships. Whether this is new for you or a long standing challenge, I look forward to helping you.

Linda Johnson

I work with people who are eager for change and willing to take necessary risks in therapy to increase self-awareness and sense of well-being. Many of us feel overwhelmed at times as we navigate world events, political disparities, intimate relationships, or just day-to-day life. Sometimes these issues disrupt our ability to achieve serenity or experience life’s pleasures. Together we can identify and work toward attainable goals that offer you the chance to increase personal satisfaction.

Melissa Risso

Margaret (Peggy) Farrell

Depression can be debilitating and I meet my client where they are by hearing their stories and helping to heal past traumas that may be causing the depressed mood with Brainspotting and Sand tray. I have many ideas and interventions to access and heal depression. I recommend medication only after we have tried everything else.

MaryBeth Lorence

I invite individual adults and couples to explore your struggles and the unhealthy patterns that keep you mired in feelings of sadness, anxiety, or simply with a sense that your life is not quite how you wish it to be. Maybe you've tried to work out the problems yourself and keep circling back to square one. Maybe you've hit a brick wall. Maybe you don't even know where to begin. Together, we'll uncover the power of change that lives inside you.

Garine Kevranian

I am passionate about working with individuals and families navigating trauma and its effects. I help folks in processing childhood abuse, intergenerational trauma, attachment fractures, domestic violence, and more. If you feel stuck, overwhelmed, and afraid, I can help walk you through life's ups and downs with intention and care.

Suzanna Osuna Aissa

Let go of the lie that says you must diminish yourself in order to receive love. You are worthy of a life of authenticity and passion. I help couples disengage from exhausting dynamics and build relationships of respect, true intimacy, and alignment. I support caregivers of all types as they navigate the emotional journey of nurturing others. Parents struggling to relate to their children, and parents wanting to break intergenerational cycles, are frequently among the clients I see.

Catherine McDonagh

When clients reach out to me, some are already on a path of a personal growth, while others aren't sure what to do to make the changes they want or need. Often they feel anxious or stuck, and experience challenges in relationships, at home or work. I guide clients to cultivate awareness and gain clarity within themselves so they can more easily navigate feelings/emotions, thoughts, beliefs and behaviors, and make choices that connect with what's most true for them.